TAQUERIA SINALOENSE
4008 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239-810-6861
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Operator removed the utensils for sanitation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles case stored on floor.
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In reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked rice stored in steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked rice.
Menu does not identify ceviche contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator identified ceviche at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area. Employee removed the phone.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled salt container.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish container stored over chopped tomatoes container. Operator moved raw fish container to bottom shelf.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wiping down prep counter then put on gloves without washing hands then prepare food for a customer. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tamales prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date mark in standup reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table next to rice steamer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee put it away.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomatoes stored on floor inside truck. Operator moved to shelf.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour unlabeled on shelf next to stand up reach in cooler with glass doors.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container under flat top grill unlabeled.
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Emailed example of correct hose to operator.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash dirty utensils then cut ready to eat bread without changing gloves or washing hands between these tasks. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in reach in cooler prepared yesterday wrapped and no date mark.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container under flat top grill unlabeled.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chorizo sausage stored over unwashed cabbage in stand up reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed second employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler to the right of the service window.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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